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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 324.87 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 324.87 and 155.70 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 324.87 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/324.87 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 324.87 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 50,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,582.26/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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